Homebrew Dryad Species Details
Dryads are people of the forest, with skin of bark, hair of leaves, and innards of wood. They are an ancient people who practice an ancient magic. Their understanding of their environment is unparalleled, and they hold an incredibly close affiliation with nature. They are naturally withdrawn, keeping to themselves in their separate tribes among the trees. That is not to say they are habitually hostile, however, just incredibly shy of other races. Mostly, they worry of what those outside would do if they learned of their unique ancient arcane knowledge. Still, there are some that tread further beyond the trees, either as explorers or exiles.
Dryad Traits
Your Dryad character has certain characteristics in common with all other Dryads.Languages
You can speak, read, and write Common and the Dryadic language from the tribe you hail from.
Barkskin
As a Dryad, you are made of hardy bark instead of flesh. Because of this, attacks against you simply don't hurt as much, granting you a bonus +2 to your AC. However, seeing as your entire body is wooden, you are a walking fire hazard. Thus, you are vulnerable to fire damage.
Ability Score Increase
Your Wisdom score increases by 1, and your Constitution score increases by 1.
Age
Dryads live as long as the trees, reaching adulthood when they are chronologically 850 years of age. Their average lifespan is about 4500 years.
One With the Trees
Your biology and your closeness with nature as a Dryad allows you to speak to the plants of the world. You have the innate ability to cast the spell "Speak with Plants," three times for every long rest you take.
Alignment
Dryads are very withdrawn and worry about their own more than anything. Because of this, they tend to be of neutral alignment.
Size
Dryads have bodies as diverse as the tree trunks that surrounds them, though their builds tend to be of human size. Your size is Medium.
Speed
Your base walking speed is 30 feet.